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Gaza – Ma'an – An Irish cargo ship will attempt to break the siege
on the Gaza Strip this summer, activists announced Thursday.

The International Campaign to Break the Siege on Gaza, in
cooperation with the Network of National Palestinian Organizations, said
the ship will join an international fleet organized by the Free Gaza
Movement in July, a statement said.

Peace organizations in Turkey, Sweden, Malaysia, Greece and Belgium
are expected to join the fleet.

The Irish vessel, named after Rachel Corrie, will carry 1,200 tons
of aid in its journey to Gaza, as well as 500 tons of cement. Medical
appliances, medications, and educational materials will also be taken.